(a)(i) When using FAR part 12 procedures for acquisitions exceeding $1 million in value, except for acquisitions made pursuant to FAR 12.102(f)(1), the contracting officer shall--
(A) Determine in writing that the acquisition meets the commercial item definition in FAR 2.101;
(B) Include the written determination in the contract file; and
(C) Obtain approval at one level above the contracting officer when a commercial item determination relies on subsections (1)(ii), (3), (4), or (6) of the ``commercial item'' definition at FAR 2.101. [77 FR 14480, Mar. 12, 2012, as amended at 80 FR 10390, Feb. 26, 2015]
Subpart 212.2_Special Requirements for the Acquisition of Commercial
Items